Senior Propulsion Test Engineer: Hypergolic Hotfire Lead

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); In loco; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX, seeks an experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead hotfire testing of Spectre propulsion and other liquid systems for the Blue Ghost lunar lander program. You will own test operations, from planning through execution, ensuring safety and data integrity.

The role requires hands-on testing expertise, strong data analysis, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced lab environment.

Competenze

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion test operations, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading or conducting liquid propulsion hotfire tests (engine, thruster, or integrated vehicle).
• Strong understanding of liquid propulsion systems including propellant feed systems, pressurization systems, ignition systems, and propellant chemistry.

Mansioni

• Lead the integration, instrumentation, and execution of hotfire tests for the Spectre propulsion engine and related liquid propulsion systems.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and operational sequences for complex propulsion system testing.
• Serve as test conductor for critical test operations, managing console operations, data acquisition systems, and test team communications.
• Perform and oversee hands-on setup, checkout, and operation of ground support equipment including propellant transfer systems, pressurization systems, and safety systems.
• Execute propellant loading, engine conditioning, ignition sequences, and safing operations in accordance with approved procedures.

Conoscenze

Liquid propulsion testing

Test planning & execution

Data analysis

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team mentorship

Formazione

BS in Mechanical / Aerospace / Chemical Engineering or related

Strumenti

LabVIEW

Python

Data acquisition systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX, seeks an experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead hotfire testing of Spectre propulsion and other liquid systems for the Blue Ghost lunar lander program. You will own test operations, from planning through execution, ensuring safety and data integrity.

The role requires hands-on testing expertise, strong data analysis, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced lab environment.